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Council & local affairs, 1953

1,489 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 75

Municipality of Narrandera Blockages in Council's Sewers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 1

In recent months considerable trouble has been encountered in the form of blockages in the Council's sewerage mains. These have been…

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Wheat Plan Accepted By Agricultural Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 4

The Wheat Stabilisation Plan put forward by Mr. E. H. Graham, M.L.A. (N.S.W. Minister for Agriculture and Food Produce) was…

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Spastic Centre Council £170 to be Sent to Headquarters

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 1

Seven members were in attendance at the ordinary business meeting of the Narrandera and District Spastic Centre Council, and in the…

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Shire Council Correspondence

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 6

At the meeting of the Leeton Shire Council on Thursday night last the following correspondence was received and dealt…

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Council Parks and Gardens Recommendations To the Aldermen

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 6

Extensive recommendations have been made by the Parks, Gardens and Tree Planting committee to the aldermen…

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Council Criticism Overplay Centre Cuts

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

"Unless we get more money from the City Council I do not think we should run another ploy centre," the Physical Education and National Fitness Adviser…

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Royal Procession at Wagga Suggestions for Representation of Leeton Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 4

At the meeting of the Leeton Shire Council on Thursday night a letter was received from Wagga City Council…

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Commission Wont Reimburse Council for Blackout Loss

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 5

The Electricity Commission has turned down the Municipal Council's demand for reimbursement of wages…

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More Noney for Shire Bitumen Surfacing Plan Minuter Recognises District Need

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 1

The Minister for Transport, Mr. C. E. Martin, recognises the need for additional bituminous surfacing within the…

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Loan to Avoid Increased Tariffs Further Equipment is Needed by Council

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 2

After the Electrical Engineer (Mr. Gregson) had recommended the purchase of various items of equipment…

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Town Clerk Hasn't Said Council Will Be at Conference Wagga Planning For Royal Visit

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 31 July 1953 · page 1

The Town Clerk (Mr. M. A. Burns) has not, as published statements suggest, guaranteed the attendance of…

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Inaugural meeting of Murrumbidgee County Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 4

Further Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area history was made on Wednesday when the newly formed Murrumbidgee County Council held its inaugural meeting at the Leeton Council Chambers…

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Writer Agrees with Alderman North Subway Is a Danger Zone (To the Editor)

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 4

Sir: I was pleased to see in your issue of 3171953 that Alderman W. C. Warbrick had drawn the attention…

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No Bland Shire Arch on Royal Route

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 4

The Bland Shire Council, Wyalong, has voted against a suggestion that an arch depicting Bland Shire interests be erected in Wagga on the route…

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Murrumbidgee County Council Inaugural Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 4

The inaugural meeting of the Murrumbidgee County Council was held in the Council Chambers, Leeton, on Wednesday last, 29th July…

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N'dera Council Employees Hold Social

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 3

The Narrandera Municipal Council Employees' Social Club held their half-yearly social on Friday evening last…

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L.G. Conference Week Was Costly Council Asked to Pay Large Amount

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 7

Receipt of an account for £12416 from the Municipal Council as its share of the cost of Local Government…

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'unee Branch of G.O.B. and T. Assn. to Approach Council to Allow Greyhound Racing on Willow Park

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 3 August 1953 · page 1

AS THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GREYHOUND RACING IN JUNEE, THE JUNEE BRANCH OF THE GREYHOUND OWNERS, BREEDERS AND TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION WILL…

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Wants Legislative Council for A.c.t

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 3

CANBERRA, Monday: The Commonwealth Parliament should legislative to establish a 25-man Legislative Council to govern the Australian Capital Territory, Mr. V. R. Ellis, said today…

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Letters to the Editor (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Uncompleted council work

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 2

Sir—The reason for this letter is to attempt to call the attention of the City Council officials to theession as to…

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